Celebrating Edinburgh by Jack Gillon, Fraser Parkinson - 9781445698380

Celebrating EdinburghAuthor(s): Jack Gillon, Fraser Parkinson\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Amberley Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: Amberley Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781445698380, 978-1445698380\nSynopsis\nEdinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has much to celebrate. The city has been central to Scottish life and its history for many centuries. Its festivals attract visitors from all over the world, the quality of its architecture has been awarded the highest accolade of World Heritage status, and nature also gifted Edinburgh with the most stunning of settings. Its eminent scientists, engineers, philosophers and men of letters are internationally renowned. It is this combination of factors that make Edinburgh the United Kingdoms second most popular tourist destination.\n\nIn Celebrating Edinburgh, local authors Jack Gillon and Fraser Parkinson highlight some of the significant aspects of the citys history and identity: its notable individuals, achievements, events and culture. Chapt.